Leather belt trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in leather belt was worth $2.48 billion in 2024, about 55.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 18% since 2017, and up 0% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.48B | 55.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.47B | 60.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.51B | 66.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.36B | 56.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.85B | 43.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.26B | 53.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.17B | 52.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.10B | 50.9K t |
Top leather belt exporting countries
Exports are led by Italy (25%), France (16%) and China (14%). 182 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 55%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $624.6M | 25% |
| France | $391.3M | 16% |
| China | $356.4M | 14% |
| Spain | $235.4M | 9.5% |
| India | $177.3M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $111.8M | 4.5% |
| Romania | $58.3M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $52.1M | 2.1% |
| Taiwan | $42.2M | 1.7% |
| Vietnam | $38.8M | 1.6% |
| Mexico | $35.3M | 1.4% |
| Guatemala | $34.7M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (19%), France (8%) and China (7%). 218 countries imported it, and the top three take 34% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $476.8M | 19% |
| France | $197.4M | 8% |
| China | $175.2M | 7.1% |
| Germany | $169.4M | 6.8% |
| Hong Kong | $120.3M | 4.9% |
| Japan | $117.4M | 4.7% |
| Italy | $98.2M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $88.3M | 3.6% |
| Singapore | $78.3M | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $74.1M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $67.5M | 2.7% |
| Poland | $66.0M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $44.58 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $636.13 per kg and China $12.64 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4203.30: Clothing accessories: belts and bandoliers, of leather or of composition leather. HS 4203 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most leather belt?
Italy exported $624.6 million in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by France (16%) and China (14%). In all, 182 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most leather belt?
The United States imported $476.8 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of France (8%) and China (7%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in leather belt?
It was worth $2.48 billion in 2024, about 55.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 18% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $2.51 billion. 182 countries reported exports and 218 reported imports.
What is the average price of leather belt per kg?
The world average declared value was about $44.58 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $636.13 per kg and China $12.64 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for leather belt?
The HS code for leather belt is subheading 4203.30, in chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 4203 page.
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